Thoughts on Voris...

So, I apparently opened a can of worms by posting a Michael Voris video. I had no idea. Well, I guess I had some idea since I've seen people like Mark Shea go bonkers about the guy. But Shea goes bonkers with frequency about so many things... I guess I just wasn't paying too much attention.

In the post in which I apparently committed the crime of including Voris, I also include video from Cardinal Arinze, Fr. Z, and a link to a letter from Steve Ray. I have received no negative communications regarding those guys... but I guess there's still time for that.

I thought about it a little and had an "oh-no-will-they-all-still-like-me-if-I-keep-the-Voris-video-up?" moment. It passed almost immediately and I've decided to keep it there for the very reason I posted it in the first place... which is...

I really like to discuss, think about, share and grow in the study and practice of my faith. Mr. Voris had some things to say about a topic that was on my mind and I, aspiring to some maturity, thought he said some things worth considering and sharing. I did not say that I thought he is always perfect in fact or presentation; I simply shared his take. In fact, my only commentary on his video was: "Michael Voris chimes in below..." Totally assuming that grown-ups can take what is good and leave the rest.

Now... if Voris had used the type of language I have recently heard coming from his opponents, I would never have posted it. I also delete anonymous comments that are inappropriate. If you don't like something I post and want to share your respectful opinion (this was also done and I appreciated it), you are most welcome. I think we all know the difference.

Our faith should inspire passion. Healthy debate is good. I recall that my own first steps toward fully embracing the Catholic faith (and pivotal points in my ongoing conversion) were inspired by strong negative emotion. In other words, I was angry with certain things I heard or the way they were presented. That strong emotion jostled me out of my lukewarm state and made me define what I believed. It led me to deep discernment and study and I have changed my position on numerous things over the years as a result. There's a place for people like Voris and Shea in the Catholic world... even though they don't quite get along with each other. The Church is a colorful place.

Related to the topic of the original post: I don't generally kneel to receive the Eucharist. But I would like to. My diocese discourages even genuflection. Consequently, I find the topic extremely interesting.

My name is Melody... homeschooling mama of 8 (plus one in the arms of Jesus). Married 19 years to Mr. Right. Every moment is Grace and my Joy is God's Mercy. This is my place to seek His Beauty, give witness to Hope, and eat a good helping of Humble Pie.

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